ANAHEIM, CA - OCTOBER 21: Casey Mittelstadt #37 of the Buffalo Sabres controls the puck during the game against the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center on October 21, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
The Buffalo Sabres have been waiting patiently for Casey Mittelstadt to take that jump, but it hasn’t happened yet. Can this be the year?
Remember when the Buffalo Sabres drafted Casey Mittelstadt with the 8th overall pick in the 2017 NHL Draft? At the time, it seemed like an excellent move that would add speed to an offense that needed scoring.